The Bentley was acquired by Elton – now Sir Elton - John in 1976 and in the early part of his ownership was consigned to Weybridge Automobiles for a comprehensive restoration including a bare metal re-spray, complete refurbishment of the interior and attention to the mechanicals as and where necessary. In keeping with the requirements of its owne..
This standard-wheelbase, right-hand drive Silver Wraith Hearse was sold new in 1950 for bodying as a hearse by the Scottish Co-operative Society, which was Rolls-Royce’s biggest customer at that time. The ’Wraith was shipped back to the UK in 2001 and then underwent a full restoration at Cocherane’s, of Durham, re-emerging in 2005 as the beau..
This car was imported into the UK in 1989 and displayed a total of 65,000 miles on the odometer when purchased by the vendor in 2001, by which time it had had two owners in this country. Finished in eye-catching Old English White and red with matching ‘juke box’-style interior, it comes equipped with the optional power steering, power brakes an..
First registered 13 November 1951, this MkII 90 joined a stable of cars in Broadstone, Dorset, belonging to first owner Anthony Long, who, having drive it for just over 14,000 miles, laid it up in 1971 (the year on the last tax disc on file from this period). The Sports-Saloon then remained in the same family ownership for 52 years until November 2..
This Alpine was imported - rust free - from the USA in the late 1990s and totally restored (photographic record available). Converted from left- to right-hand drive, the car has been fitted with the more robust Hillman Hunter overdrive-equipped gearbox and floor-mounted gearchange. Purchased by the vendor at Bonhams’ Goodwood Revival Sale in 2006..
The car offered here is a 1958 Lotus Eleven Series 2 to ‘Le Mans’ specification, fitted with a 1,460cc Coventry Climax FWB full-race engine and a close-ratio Austin-Healey Sprite gearbox. The Series 2 Le Mans specification includes De Dion suspension at the rear and improved double wishbone and coil spring suspension at the front. Girling disc ..
Light, small, well handling. The first Grand Tourism car by Pininfarina. This model achieved many rally success.
Allround sound condition; since 1963 with the same owner.